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Eek! Halloween 2009

Thursday, October 29, 2009

Ok, so you've seen how the house looked Halloween. The giant spider was a big hit and Im sure we'll use that again but I wanted to do something different this year. We have an grade school nearby and the feedback we get from the kids is so encouraging - it really makes me want to go all out. So here is what it looks like now...

It could have probably used another skeleton or two but overall, I think the concept worked well. I'm not quite done - it needs a few more finishing touches but we've had monsoon like rains here this week and I'm running out of time.

The idea of the climbing skeleton didn't start with me. I found it here. But obviously we couldn't nail the skeletons into the stone without damaging our house so we used fishing wire at various points to hold them in position. Thankfully the storms this week didn't move them out of place (shocking!). We got the skeletons at Oriental Trading using as many coupons as a I could find, fishing wire from a bait & tackle shop (they looked at me really strangly when I told them I wanted to hang skeletons - it was august!), styrofoam skeleton heads from Michaeals (coupons!), little ravens from the 99 cents store, large raven from my halloween supply box.

So what do you think? Anything (quick and easy) I could add or tweak to make it better?

98 comments:

I've only heard good things from the neighbors. I don't usually sit on my stoop but when I am out there, I always get a few comments on how they like it. Im sure a few of our neighbors think we are crazy but say nothing - those are the same people who don't give out candy like Halloween in the first place so I don't care what they think :)

It is amazingly AWESOME! I can't think of one single thing you could do to make it better...except perhaps getting one of those fog machines to create a misty glow around your house!I wish I lived next door to you...we'd have fun!

Off the charts! Your house looks amazing. You give Martha Stewart some serious competition! Have you thought of inviting her to your party? Or at least one of her influential editors? This is glossy cover material all the way!

And I hope you win the contest for your 2008 decorations. That spider makes me cringe...perfect reaction for Halloween decorating! Though I'm sure it would give me nightmares!

Oh It looks wonderful! I got a ton of those ravens and put them in the grave yard I created for our home. Nice to know Im not the only one who looks for those Michael's coupons too! Keep up the wonderful work Mrs.Limestone, I will keep reading!

This is Brilliant!! I adore it, and I'm not even really into Halloween decor. It is creepy while being so creative and well done at the same time!!! You absolutely have the best house for Halloween decorating...it should be published! Janell

Thanks everyone for all the great feedback. The red bulb is a great idea...ill have to look for one.

I'd love a little bit of spooky lighting out front but we don't have any outlets out there so I've never figured out a good way to get it lit without ugly cords everywhere. Last year we used a flood light but it didn't have the effect I wanted at all.

The spiderwebs are no means perfect but the trick to them is to pull really really taught until they are super thin. One bag is enough to cover inside and out of the house.

And yes, we get a ton of kids trick or treating - almost have to take a mortgage out to buy enough candy :)

<3 it! The kids are going to die (not really) when they see it! I bet their parents are gonna have to step-it-up next year! Is that your bloody art work and hand print or is it a decal? Either way it's SCARY!

Love it! I think I may like it even more than last years decor.The "Save Yourself" + bloody hand print is amazing. It is refreshing to see spooky yet still tactful Halloween displays like yours. GREAT job!

It's grotesque in a good way!!! Anyway, I had to share something a friend who decorates for Halloween: a black light will make white things sort of glow in the dark. I'm wondering if it will make your skeletons glow (they are cream colored), anyone know?

Also, there are strobe lights available that are battery operated. Only bad part is that you have to run out and turn them on/off. Maybe after halloween you can buy some really cheap for next year!!!

I get the heebee jeebies just looking at your door, that is so freaky!!!

Wow, I really can't improve on this - however, if you want eerie lighting, you could always put some hidden lamps with red bulbs inside the windows so the whole house glows red. The bulbs can be taken out and saved until next year, too. Wonderful job!!

Oh dear, I might have possibly just crapped my pants. Not only did your setup this yr creep the bejeezus out of me, it is my fave (so far--who knows what next yr will bring?). The crowning touch is the bloody handprint on the door. PERFECTION!!!!

So fun! I love that you have a simple theme--skeletons this year, spiders last. So many people decorate for a season or party with too many different elements and it ends up looking like a bunch of junk. One of the homes in my neighborhood has decorated the same way for several years--black spiders of all sizes climbing on the walls and roof. Classic, creepy fun. This year though they ruined it. Three of the spiders are bright crayon colors and have smiley faces!

I LOVE IT..!!!!!! Do you sit outside and hand out candy? Some spooky music would be my suggestion. A former neighbor of mine use to pass out "brains in a baggie". They put spinach elbows macaroni in little baggies, with a squirt of red food coloring, while they were on a heating pad to keep the "brains" warm. Only close friends were allowed the "brains" the others got candy.

This looks soo amazing! It looks so good I think I want to go out and get more Halloween decorations and do skeletons like yours!!! I am always in awe of your amazing decor, you go over the top and it always turns out amazing!!

I wish I would have thought to come in here and tell you this sooner but I'm taking classes at NYSID on the Upper East side and this home across from the school did a really huge Halloween thing. I think there was a mummy hanging from the balcony and lots of cob webs and such. I saw it as it was being put up by a team of folks and it looked pretty fab. Made me think they probably outsourced the task as the production was pretty wild.

I found you on Mathew Mead. You do amazing invitations, but it was your Halloween invite that got me. I am working on my invite for this years Halloween party and I love the idea of the survival kit box, I may try that next year. This year I am putting my invites in poison bottles and hand delivering them. I can't wait to finish looking at your posts.